Tag Archives: writing process

I’m ready to get rolling on my writing projects again. But how to make this year different? I’ve got a few simple tips to get make your writing more productive and satisfying. The first way to tweak your thinking is to … Continue reading →

I love any reason to begin again, and the last best one of the year is the start of school. I’ve walked past my writing space all summer looking wistfully in at the books, piles of clutter and the welcoming … Continue reading →

I exchanged some friendly conversation with the guy running the register at my grocery store and asked him if he was looking forward to the weekend. He stuck the asparagus into my bag and paused to tell me, “People think I’m … Continue reading →

“It used to be so juicy.” “I was on fire.” “3,000 words in one day.” Sure, that was before the holidays, the birthday, the vacation, the big test. Now the trail is cold, your grasp on your characters seems frail, … Continue reading →

Although I find my time for reading and writing has decreased before winter break, once we are headed toward New Year’s, I expect to dip into many exciting new books and re-visit some old friends too. On my list for … Continue reading →

I’ve spent the last ten years or so quietly writing. First I wrote a mystery novel, then I got an agent, then the mystery novel didn’t sell. Then I felt insecure and didn’t write for a long while. Then I … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity and pleasure to attend a writing rally organized by my friend and local writer, Waverly Fitzgerald, at the Fremont Abbey. I have been to gatherings like this before and am a true believer … Continue reading →